Lucien Albrecht Cremant D'alsace Brut Rose

Pros: Relatively dry, light strawberry nose, price, tiny bubbles

Cons: Might be difficult to find

The Bottom Line: While not to be compared to an expensive champagne, this pink bubbly caught me pleasantly surprised.

Review: Champagne taste doesn’t agree with a state employee and not-for-profit employee’s budget, or at least it didn’t until recently thanks to my local wine store. If you are willing to explore it seems possible to find some quality inexpensive NV ...